Governor backs Megawati leadership

Governor backs Megawati leadership

BANDUNG, West Java: Chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) met with Governor R. Nuriana yesterday to find a solution to the long-standing leadership conflict in the local chapter.

Megawati declined to comment on what she discussed with the governor. "I only briefed the governor on the latest development in the West Java PDI situation," she told reporters.

She said the governor also assured her that the local government recognizes her leadership only and rejects the rival executive board, established by her political foes.

"I'm glad the governor respects our party constitution," she said.

The party's crisis in West Java was sparked by the dismissal of its chapter chairman Djadjang Kurniadi after the military alleged that he had past links with the outlawed Indonesian Communist Party.

The PDI is yet to find a successor for Djadjang. (pet)